Diving Into Search Funds: An Emerging Investment Vehicle That Could Deliver Higher Returns in Africa with Ibrahim Abdel Rahim
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Episode 97 with Ibrahim Abdel Rahim, who is a managing partner at Moonbase Capital. Moonbase Capital invests in SMEs through Search Funds, an innovative new asset class that combines the stability of private equity with the agility of venture capital in order to yield more consistent returns to our investors at lower risk.
Their main focus is on providing entrepreneurs with hands-on support throughout the search, acquisition, and growth phases of their journey, leveraging 40 years of combined experience as operators, consultants, CEOs, and CFOs, building and selling businesses globally.
What We Discuss With Ibrahim
In your consulting experience, what specific insights or skills did you gain that now contribute to your effectiveness as a managing partner at Moonbase Capital?Could you explain what search funds are and how you first came across this innovative asset class?How does Moonbase Capital's focus on investing in SMEs through Search Funds provide distinct advantages in comparison to conventional private equity or venture capital investment strategies?What role does Moonbase Capital play in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa and beyond?How does Moonbase Capital implement strategies and practices to achieve its goal of delivering consistent returns with lower risk? And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes
Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Mobilising Capital, Fostering Collaboration, and Driving Change in African Tech with Anthony William Catt? Make sure to check it out!
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